Making The Best Of It

[@BobbieJeanM]

I have to admit to not only be a wondering grandma, I’m also a belly checking retired nurse watching for the “ball” to drop! And although it doesn’t look like it’s dropped, it definitely looks like you have a basketball under your shirt. It’s a beautiful look by the way! 👌💕👵🏻

[@fleurettewoods6080]

As a not-yet-retired nurse, I agree. So beautiful. I can't wait to see the little munchkin. Also, I can empathize with how difficult it is to work around the rainy/mud season. Love to all.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

❤❤

[@Beps128]

I’ve been watching for the same thing lol

[@sandral2178]

When I was pregnant with our son, I looked the same way, looked like a basketball in my belly, Meg looks so cute pregnant! I think Meg is having another girl, I know she’ll be glad the little one arrives!

[@helenmchugh4632]

I would say another boy

[@pinklemonade1300]

Girl the fact that you can get up off the ground without help is amazing.

[@claudettehernandez3402]

“Gyms were created because everyone left the farm”, love it SO true! Just transplanted perennials and 4 Polaris beds full of wood chips for new residence. Who needs a gym!

[@susiet2150]

How wonderful to have “some strapping young lads” on call! Meg looks beautiful.

[@portialancaster3442]

Your channel is one of the very few channels I click the like button before Ben opens his mouth. Love you guys.

[@dawn2949]

Same

[@marylouise890]

So do I 😊❤

[@rhodalewis2766]

Same

[@BettyBrancato]

Me too

[@melaniehopkins4778]

Same 👍

[@sherryc2443]

You're not a tractor cracked me up 😅😂

[@jamjar5716]

Meg, you're right. That greenhouse is magically whimsical! In fact it needs little fairy cottages. Buggy would love that!

[@Pamtorres2003]

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe a couple gnomes hidden among the potato plants to find when you pull the plants.

[@mmurphy2317]

I'd like to add....Meg said she was going to do a few things to "make it pretty"....but, I contend that when she walked into the greenhouse it burst into " motherhood beauty !" And iirc, Ben and Meg said they wanted a "surprise"...I'm bettin' another set of twins(and I don't mean Minnesota!)

[@jamjar5716]

@@mmurphy2317 She is glowing, isn't she? Twins? Do you think so? How wonderful and daunting at the same time!!

[@jamjar5716]

@@Pamtorres2003 We think alike!

[@dignit1620]

Love the walkway! It is whimsical! It would make a great hidden fairy ground!

[@dianaj3139]

Loved the Tomato plant rescue! What a lovely surprise to see such nice plants this early! My zone is still a bit too cold, but I am getting excited for growing season... another fun video! THANK YOU!

[@DeniseYandre-ld6hm]

I would like to see more of Tyler and Jack and their plans for their future. They r almost adults and have learned so many trades and life lessons from Ben and Meg. U r great parents and family!❤️

[@betsyoman7173]

Meg is doing AMAZING. I was never able to do 1/2 of what she does while pregnant. Ben, I am sure you and the boys do all you can to take care of her, as much as she will let you!

[@Bebe-vk7kw]

You two are a very sweet couple. You are so helpful and respectful of each other. You can feel the love.

[@sherylannejacobs7235]

That addition is going to be wonderful for all of you. Looks really good.

[@carolynbennettt4111]

Meg and Ben you may get tired of hearing it, but I just love watching your family. Thanks for sharing. Love the greenhouse! I just love clean edges! 😂😂

[@Ellabobel]

Thanks Ben for asking how Meg is going. YES! I’m one of your Grannies. I do love you and your noisy chooks. Your garden is going from Strength to Strength. Ben I ❤️ the concepts of “LOGS” for garden edges & that you have a good supply of them. And the abundant supply of wood chips. Yes it is “Rustic” but both practical and authentic. Meg I think you are a Champion cooking for basically 5 men, yourself and Little Miss 3 y.o. All of whom are always HUNGRY! God Bless and all my Love Ellen

[@tinatippin5705]

Another grandma here. Thanks for asking the question, Ben. Never mean to be nosy, haha, but there is a baby coming and we get excited. The greenhouse is looking awesome too. Thank you.

[@vallietmc9553]

Cannot remember if you are raising honey bees? Can't wait to notice your strapping young lads pulling back their hair with a band like dad does! Keeps hiding spiders etc. from getting caught in the hair while working among brush. Lettuce in your tall planter? Want one of those! Really liking your rustic pathway in the green house. Greenland hideaway reference from the handlers? Truly enjoy watching Meg's recipes and cooking! What about a nice coat of paint on the barn? Liked the natural nature color on the small shed! Great headway on all projects! Fun to watch. Great idea with the steps for the new addition.

[@jeanineadele]

Thank you for letting us know how you're doing Meg. You are an incredibly strong woman. I am always amazed at how much you get done. Ben the forms look great, very professional.

[@Kat-d2u2]

The umbrella hat!😂

[@deecooper1567]

I ❤❤ the rustic natural look in the greenhouse 🤩 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@cathyblasco4497]

Ben and Meg, you are both artists. In the garden or the kitchen, just delightful. Strapping young men are a Godsend. I have two and love them with all my heart.

[@robertadunaway7030]

Do you hear the chickens going "Hey I hear you tramping all over those weeds, let me in there and I will take can of them!"

[@marycountry]

Thank you for the personal update from Meg. She looks great and glad she is feeling ok❤️

[@BirdYoumans]

❤❤

[@marylouise890]

I’m a grandma and great grandma 😊Thank You Meg for letting us know how you and the wee one are doing! I find myself constantly thinking about the two 🤰🏼of you and wondering how y’all are doing. ❤ Waiting for the birthday of y’all’s next Holler is F. U. N. 😊 I’m still wondering if Ben is going to prepare for a homebirth in water. ❤ I remember the birthing of Buggie 😂Ben was “just” in time to catch! 😅 Hope your special tomato’s grow sweet juicy 🍅 😊 Y’all Be Good 👍 👋 ❤

[@roxannejohnson6592]

This grandma is also soooo happy for a Meg update. Please keep us in the loop. Love to hear any news about the kiddos and baby, your relationship, and baby. TY

[@Jilljanette]

Thanks for the Meg update! This grandma in NC sends her love and best wishes to all the family !

[@ellenfisher6341]

I am soooo glad you let us Grandmas & Great Grandmas know that Meg is doing great ! 🥰 Great idea planting your potatoes earl & in the greenhouse .

[@homeygardener]

Living on a farm teaches teamwork and family support systems. Love it.

[@justanothermichele]

Buggy is absolutely adorable in pig tails❤️🙂

[@colleenallen3382]

I had an old Hollar video come up on my KZbin feed yesterday. I decided to watch it and it was delightful. The family and Meg’s sister’s family were taking photographs on the beach as they were working their way northward to San Simeon/Hearst Castle. I loved looking at the children. The twins were so young and of course Buggy wasn’t even born yet. On those days when you’re missing new Hollar videos, I suggest you take the time to look back on the family when all the boys were so young. I’m so happy the old videos came up on my KZbin feed. It was like looking at old family VHS tapes. Why Ben even had short hair!Lol😊

[@noahvale2627]

I got fed the same old video along with some other oldies. Algorithm chacha.

[@parbatilakhan9159]

Good afternoon beautiful family ❤ Meg you are definitely a super woman ❤❤🎉🎉. I am always in awe at your strength .May God grant you a blessed birth .Can't wait to see the new addition to your family. ❤❤❤❤💕💕💕🤟🙏🏼🙏🏼👭

[@bobbieclark1647]

When is the baby(s) due .. In June?? Has she said a boy or girl?

[@marking-time-gardens]

Due in may... that is all they have shared.

[@acornhomestead3575]

I can't believe you've had the polytunnel for two years already! Where has the time gone it seems only yesterday buggy was born and she's what 9 now! 😂😂 I another 45 minutes she will be nice and the new bump will be 4! Time just motors on so fast! Great job on the greenhouse looks amazing!

[@yorkshirecroftus3417]

11:06 Children can never have too many Grandma’s.❤️

[@territn8871]

I always longed for a mamaw because both of mine died when I was little; one died when I was 5 and the other one died when I was 6. When my older siblings talk about what good cooks both mamaws were, I always wish I could remember them more.

[@brokenmeats5928]

I love ALL The Hollar Homestead videos!

[@marianbrinley4389]

Thanks! For the baby! Love your family and your videos!!

[@sandracunningham2689]

Really good video.. The foundation work shows how much effort has gone into doing it right.The green house belongs in the Shire.

[@andyriley5460]

Pin wheels have become a favourite in our house, we make them with any meat we have left over after the Sunday dinner and eat them for lunch for the first couple of days of the week, last week was lamb with minted kale and roasted red Peppers, we have chicken for dinner this Sunday so it'll be chicken with a bbq sauce and what ever else I have to chuck in them, just know this you have inspired less food waste all the way over here in the uk. And Meg your looking stunning as always. I bet buggie is so excited for a new baby, she will be your best helper!

[@nancysimpson4246]

Hey guys, I smile real big when I see you guys here in Michigan 6:07 PM. It’s been raining all day gloomy out love watching your videos.😊 I really like that umbrella hat Ben you are styling my man😊Meg you way too, but you’re beautiful lady it is absolutely beautiful. I love it seriously I love it.

[@Angela-x8h7f]

Michigan here too!

[@diannemiller4754]

Me too, high winds 😮

[@scottblodgett1536]

Me too and it looks like the storm is moving out

[@SeniorMomentsHomestead]

Michigan here, also. Power outages around us due to high winds. On another note, love you Hollers. You brighten my day and remind me that God is good!

[@carenmcfarland7034]

I love the greenhouse pathway! Looks very Lord of the Rings!!🧙🏻‍♂️

[@lindapearson2376]

It does!

[@DrHoyt]

Mix yellow mustard, pineapple jelly, and horse radish. Start with 1/2 cup of each jelly and mustard add horseradish to taste. Add more jelly to make it sweeter, or more mustard to taste. GREAT DIPPING SAUCE FOR CHICKEN

[@jeanetteharris373]

Good evening to our beautiful Hollar Family!

[@theresarogers5002]

You might have a slight back ache after all that. Glad you are doing well Meg! You guys work very hard!

[@sarahracha]

Meg is amazing. She’s radiant and happy and this video caught her smiling a million times …. Very contagious ❤

[@dianehall5345]

Meg and Ben- It was such a good decision to initially renovate the mobil home, especially adding this new addition. Serves your family well. Your homesteading story is real and one that others can watch and know how to go about it from scratch. You don't have big backers funding your progress, just the normal side income of your shop, lovely homemade soaps, the odd class and You Tube. With honorable mention of money you save by home building projects, growing your own food, cooking and prepping it for storge. Minus You Tube, we did the same thing. We did own two properties before we married and used that combined profit, along with our jobs to build a basic new house eight years ago. I was 65 at the time, so we had used what we managed to earn over the years. Now we are semi-retired, living by our wits and a common sense budget, next to our family farm. So exciting counting down for you baby's arrival! ~ Diane

[@jharvey93]

This gramma was so glad to hear that Meg is doing good. :)

[@kristybishop3286]

Try sage or poultry seasoning in the pinwheels, then eat them with cranberry sauce!

[@sw9495]

Have A Wonderful Weekend ! 🪻🌻🪻

[@bobbieasche1996]

O M G the umbrella hat.... I about chocked on my water when you put it on!! LOL

[@sarameitner6770]

Those things are a great idea. They really do their job and free up the hands.

[@matismf]

I've still got tomatoes growing in my vertical planter from last season. In fact, some of the plants are flowering again!

[@spareparted]

Those cardinal birds are going off!

[@greenbankreptiles]

The joy of trees.. they give you everything you need if you think about it!

[@rosewright9451]

Ben you should not complain about not being able to build the extension, if it rains you always figure that you can do something else around the farm so no matter. Meg you look amazing, and Ben will always tell you that even if you are not feeling it. Be good and safe.

[@stephanieg5195]

I love that y’all say a blessing every night before supper! Thank you for sharing this!

[@StoneKathryn]

Those forms look really good. I'm glad you decided to put rebar in since you have worked so hard to get those set. Thanks for cleaning out the chicken roost. Yup, it has to be cleaned out. Wonderful for your greenhouse! The citrus trees look nice. I'm glad you're putting up a border in the greenhouse. You know where it goes now. I'm so glad you're moving the tomatoes. "Grow!" I'm glad to here Meg is doing well! I love your shirt Meg! Here a chard, there a chard, everywhere a chard, chard! Is that the perpetual chard? Yay, cart success! Cardboard down and then wood chips and a walkway is born! I love it too! I'm so glad the kids helped! Yum, chicken pinwheels! Wow, Brett looks like he grew a couple of inches! Those do look wonderful! Thanks for a wonderful video Hollar family!

[@conniejosback2800]

Hamburger pinwheels with creamed peas over top are good too. (But made with a biscuit dough)Love seeing the family eating together, reminds me of raising my family.

[@tanapittsford5067]

Be safe if you are getting storms. I'm also watching Megs belly. It's very wet in Indiana! So much rain, that my greenhouse is flooded, so I'm living through you vicariously until I can get in my own greenhouse and garden. We can't even get in the fields right now, so we will all be waiting on the sun.

[@karennorris6135]

That view thru the greenhouse doors! Awesome!

[@SunraeSkatimunggr]

Many years back, I remember waiting impatiently for the rain to stop to even start digging a foundation for our new mobile home during a spring in Oregon.

[@territn8871]

It was so sweet to get a pregnancy update! So thankful you are feeling good in these last weeks before baby's due!❤🤗 Boy, those taters are looking great!!!! And my goodness, all those volunteer tomatoes are a great surprise!!! We used to grape tomatoes that came up every year. We always called them "tommy toes"!😊 I like how you sectioned off the greenhouse! Across the Asheville mtn in northeast Tennessee, we're getting an abundance of rain as well. Definitely too wet for working on your building project. Where you've dug out the footers looks so nice! Good job "Hollar Construction Crew"!👍

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Placing the logs inside your high tunnel to outline a pathway reminds me of walking trails in Washington state. It's lovely!! Pin wheels sound yummy, never had them before.

[@MrsPink64]

Sounds like a Goldilocks wagon. Not too big. Not too small. This is my favourite wagon. 😄

[@pamelaabettis7225]

This grandma was really glad for the Meg report! The greenhouse looks great!

[@heatherk8931]

I love the finished area, you know it probably smells great, earthy. Meg, you look pretty close, baby dropped maybe. We can hardly wait🎉. Ben, you are a good dude!

[@daniellevilloria227]

That umbrella hat had me rolling! Perfect for an inside/outside job!!

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

This grandma is so happy to hear that Meg is doing well. Prayers for you all.

[@polycat7670]

Looking forward to the newest member of the family! ❤❤❤

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

Love it. Y’all enjoy your weekend. Hugs to everyone 🤗

[@belieftransformation]

Wonderful progress on all the projects; thanks for sharing & updating us. Glad you’re feeling well, Meg. Those last few weeks are tiring & uncomfortable but rest while you can, when you can. Great family working, praying & eating together. Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦

[@lillianperry6451]

Cleaning up the green house and enjoying Meg's kitchen magic. Glad Meg is doing so well.

[@sharoncochran8508]

Love the Hollar family! Thank you for sharing your lives.

[@malina1239]

Some colorful wind chimes and fairy houses in the greenhouse would make it even more magical😊❤😊❤

[@judyellen4412]

Ok, the best laugh I got today was watching Ben drive the tractor with his umbrella hat on. Thanks for that, Ben. Great idea with the trees in the green house. Watching those boys’ feet out and about working, make mine hurt. I always think they are going to step on a thistle. Does that ever happen? Meg you are like the energizer bunny. Just a going. Take care to you all.

[@territn8871]

I've thought the same thing about their bare feet! Their soles are probably so tough though that they never have anything poking their feet! When I was about Buggie's age, I stopped going barefoot after a few honeybee stings 😘🐝 Those bee stings really hurt on my feet!

[@patriciaherman6499]

Greenhouse looks really good great idea Ben Meg, your looking good those weeks will fly by. Forgot about your chicken pinwheels I'll have to try and make some yum Blessings to you and the family. 😊🇺🇲

[@gardengrowinmawmaw8642]

Love your greenhouse!! The logs added that special touch, as well as the chicken house goodies.

[@melaniehopkins4778]

Meg, watching you down on your knees digging up tomatoes made my bladder have PTSD! 😂 oh my! You are so awesome. Rooting for your last weeks of pregnancy to be kind to you. 🙏🏻

[@Tangwystyl]

Umbrella hat!! (and that smirk!) Thanks for the laugh. :)

[@karenminckler4198]

Ben love the umbrella on the tractor. 😀you look fantastic Meg. You are glowing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️praying for an easy birth. My niece and my nephew just had their 4th. It was her second home birth.

[@strawberries1411]

I love volunteer plants.. free and they are doing even better than those newly sowed

[@camicri4263]

Thank you for letting the grandmas know about Meg's condition! Love you guys! Blessings!

[@juliewholohan2850]

I agree with Meg beautifully rustic….oh and Ben….good job guys.🇦🇺🙏

[@debragonser745]

We love our tomatoes! Hubby can’t have tomatoes with his prostrate cancer this year! But I’m still gonna plant a cherry tomato plant so maybe he can cheat once in a while!!!❤

[@jennifercockrell3374]

Y'all, that umbrella hat!!!! I busted out laughing, but it's absolutely GENIUS!!!!! The greenhouse with logs is gorgeous, what a great idea. Y'all are like no other homestead channel, y'all are the BEST!!!

[@erikas974]

Meg and Ben that walkway in the greenhouse reminded me when few years ago we had lots of trees removed near the house and they got woodchipped. So I did our driveway and all around the garden walking paths it looked absolutely stunning. Especially looking upwards to the driveway from the street. It was a lot of yellow bark smelled amaizing. Such a shame it broken down so we had to get a proper cover for the driveway. We had logs chopped downs for garden edging but they got broken up😢. Love whimsical gardens. So looking forward to see the extension build. Hope the rain going to stop soon Ben can finish the job. Thank you all you made my Saturday morning. 🫂🫶

[@joannmahaffey1068]

Meg Sun Gold are hybrid tomatoes. They will probably not be true to the original seed you planted. Which is to say they may not taste like Sungold. ... you have so many birds... Hearing them calling back and forth is awesome. Green house looks great. It is raining again. Sounds like a gully warsher!!! Only on N.C. lol. Ben, the forms look great. Hope you get to pour them before they warp too bad. Lol . Another great video.

[@victoriaduvall6922]

Love you guys you are my favorite family

[@deborahgarza7154]

God bless all of your family ..so precious…and pleasant to watch …you feel like family !

[@marykappesser5145]

I love home made, rustic and cheap.Great job in the green house. I guess you all will appreciate all the rain someday. Hang in there Meg. You look tired but healthy and happy.

[@Valerie_Dawn]

The greenhouse looks so much better now. Those logs are really going to do a great job keeping all of the soil in place and the plants out of the walkway. The footing prep looks like it will make a very substantial sub straight for the addition. Now, we can see the footprint of the interior part of the extension.

[@patriceg1100]

Great to hear Meg is doing well! Greenhouse looks very good, and the rain, rain, rain, it is raining as I type this! 🌧️☔️🌧️☔️💧💧💧

[@Romans1118]

Ben I think of you every time I see ya'll are having More Rain; but at the same time I pray for the home and land will be safe for everyone AND praying for Meg to have a safe healthy pregnancy and for a safe delivery.

[@deltorres2100]

Ben, that was the same word I would say rustic it looks damn good🌱🌱🌱

[@JesLovsu2]

The Hollar barefoot boys! They have grown like your garden. It’s probably from all the mulch and rain. Lol! What a team! 👍❤️👍❤️

[@cynthiaarmstronghopefulhom9672]

Everyone did a magnificent job on the rainy day chore. It's definitely " Rustic and Whimsical "!🤩

[@suemitchell1354]

That chicken is funny! Upset the rooster! The birds love the rain so the temp must be warmer.

[@adelbertlundberg7411]

Have a blessed weekend. Looking good!

[@marshasmith6320]

We got a lot of rain and wind here too. The power flickered a lot. Never did go out. Thank the Lord. I love the beds in the greenhouse. Good job everybody. Meg you look beautiful. I’m guessing a baby girl around 6lbs 12ounces. As long as it’s healthy. That’s all that matters. Love you all.

[@jayneward6649]

Loving the rustic green house design Ben 🌿💚🌿💚

[@larryfeeks6620]

The greenhouse looks great, and so do those chicken pin wheels!

[@mgtmoffat8411]

Another great vlog from the Hollar household. You all put so much effort into your home. The greenhouse looks fantabulous. 💕💕🌻🌻

[@DeirdreHickey-nx8nt]

Footings look great Ben. You must be having the same kind of weather we are having in Ireland. Love your cheese. Asking Meg, looking great. I love your “sing along” in the greenhouse. Oh my goodness the circus looks amazing and it has survived.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Buggy’s pigtails are looking great. She is getting so big, just listen to her having her own sing along. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cathyslater4569]

So proud to watch all your accomplishments. ( From demo your home to children all gardening, canning tips, pigs , chickens and prayers!

[@tammyr2966]

The greenhouse looks so pretty! Definitely does look whimsical and I love it! Glad Meg is doing well! Love the rain and a good thunderstorm! Those chicken pinwheels look absolutely delicious!